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iOS Local Files: Easier import with the Files app

It is now easier to import Local Files into the Spotify iOS app through the Files app on your iOS device. A computer and WiFi network are not required to use this new import method. This means that you can now import Local Files into the Spotify iOS ...

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  • sapmi
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Superuser Contribution Repeat one on iPad

Is there a way to activate the repeat *one* function on the iPad app? With the desktop and iPhone app it's working too. Thanks!

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  • Is there a way to activate the repeat *one* function on the iPad app? With the desktop and iPhone app it's working too.   Thanks!
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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't redownload iPhone 11

Recently this afternoon I was having the issue of not being able to listen to any of my downloaded music when i went offline, i tried everything from restarting my phone, logging out and back in twice so my last try was deleting the app from my phone...

  • Visitor
  • Recently this afternoon I was having the issue of not being able to listen to any of my downloaded music when i went offline, i tried everything from restarting my phone, logging out and back in twic...
  • Billy-J
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Superuser Contribution CarPlay poor audio quality

PlanPremiumCountryusa DeviceiPhone 12 proOperating SystemiOS latest My Question or Issuewhen playing Spotify audio on wireless car play and wired the audio comes out of only one speaker. It almost sounds like it’s trying to play Audio over a phone ca...

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  • Plan Premium Country usa   Device iPhone 12 pro Operating System iOS latest   My Question or Issue when playing Spotify audio on wireless car play and wired the audio comes out o...
  • connieyo
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Feed of your activity - Only on desktop?

Does anyone know if you see activity you have on IOS Spotify or is it only when you play on desktopversions? I know that you only see the activity of others on the desktopversion, but does it show when others play on mobile or only what they listen t...

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  • Does anyone know if you see activity you have on IOS Spotify or is it only when you play on desktopversions?   I know that you only see the activity of others on the desktopversion, but does i...
  • cncl
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The Spotify App downloaded playlists for Apple Watch is full of bugs and unrealiable

I've seen numerous threads on different websites about the "something went wrong" error occurring when you attempt to use your Spotify downloaded playlists with Apple Watch.No amount of uninstalling or hard resets address the issue, as it's clearly a...

  • Regular
  • I've seen numerous threads on different websites about the "something went wrong" error occurring when you attempt to use your Spotify downloaded playlists with Apple Watch. No amount of uninstall...
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Why i cant verify my address

I was invited to family plan but i cant verify my address

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  • I was invited to family plan but i cant verify my address
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Superuser Contribution Why can't I stream from my Apple watch to my Airpods without my phone?

Iphone 13 proApple Watch OS 9.3.1Head phones: Airpod v1Spotify app on watch: just reinstalledHeadphones: already unpaired and repairsWatch: already hard resetI meet all of these requirement:Spotify PremiumApple Watch Series 3 or laterwatchOS 7.0 or a...

  • Casual Listener
  • Iphone 13 pro Apple Watch OS 9.3.1 Head phones: Airpod v1 Spotify app on watch: just reinstalled Headphones: already unpaired and repairs Watch: already hard reset I meet all of these requireme...
  • echozdog
  • Newbie
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Auto shuffle wont turn off even when connected to a personal computer.

I'm a Spotify free user but i'm also connected to my own personal laptop via the same account. I used to be able to turn shuffle off on my iPhone (since i'm connected to my laptop) but now its not letting me do that. And its getting quite annoying co...

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  • I'm a Spotify free user but i'm also connected to my own personal laptop via the same account. I used to be able to turn shuffle off on my iPhone (since i'm connected to my laptop) but now its not le...
  • willam45
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Superuser Contribution Why Spotify app not downloading in iPhone?

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello, Canda Feedback SurveyWhen I am trying to download the Spotify app, it's not clickable....

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Hello,&...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution App completely crashes mid song

I will play music, then the app crashes and it is like I never opened it. The song that was playing will be at the beginning paused, and after 5 min the app crashes again I have an iPhone 12 I think it is

  • Newbie
  • I will play music, then the app crashes and it is like I never opened it. The song that was playing will be at the beginning paused, and after 5 min the app crashes again    I have an iPh...
  • willam45
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Superuser Contribution How to stop my speakers from falling asleep and stop playing music.

My three echo speakers fall asleep ( stop playing music) every hour or so. I then have to log into the app and wake them back up and then they will play again.

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  • My three echo speakers fall asleep ( stop playing music) every hour or so. I then have to log into the app and wake them back up and then they will play again.
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Superuser Contribution Resetting my account.

Hello. I have associated my Facebook account to a friend's Spotify profile for error while I was borrowing his iPhone. Now I want to create a Spotify account for myself, and I want to do that with my Facebook account. Can you unlink my Facebook accou...

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  • Hello. I have associated my Facebook account to a friend's Spotify profile for error while I was borrowing his iPhone. Now I want to create a Spotify account for myself, and I want to do that wit...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Smart Shuffle Problem

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceiPhone 12 Pro MaxOperating System(iOS 16.6 (latest) My Question or IssueI have a big playlist of 11h30m. And everytime I wanna listen to it on shuffle. It automatically enables the smart shuffle feauture. And when I...

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  • Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device iPhone 12 Pro Max Operating System (iOS 16.6 (latest)   My Question or Issue I have a big playlist of 11h30m. And everytime I wanna listen to it...
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High battery drain using Spotify Connect

Using Spotify Connect with my Yamaha receiver is draining iPhone battery significantly higher than usual. Connect used to drain power a lot less than playing directly from the phone (ie with headphones or something). However this is no longer the cas...

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  • Using Spotify Connect with my Yamaha receiver is draining iPhone battery significantly higher than usual. Connect used to drain power a lot less than playing directly from the phone (ie with headphon...
  • bibs15109
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Superuser Contribution Not all downloaded songs will play

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  
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Solved!! Ipod Touch doensn't work anymore with Spotify. Why?

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceIpod Touch (Model MC086PY)Operating SystemIIOS 4.2.1 (8C148)My Question or IssueIn my Yoga Center I've been using Spotify Premium since 2013 on my Ipod Touch that is plugged to a music tower. It always worked perfectly by...

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  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device Ipod Touch (Model MC086PY) Operating SystemI IOS 4.2.1 (8C148) My Question or Issue In my Yoga Center I've been using Spotify Premium since 2013 on my Ipod ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify group session kicks me out when I join and try to initiate playing a song

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide, the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountry united states Device(iPhone, Macbook Pro)Operating System IOSMy Question or IssueWhen I join a group session cre...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide, the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country united states   Device (iPhone, Macbook Pro) O...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Where did all my music access on Home go? Only have podcasts now as of yesterday

PlanPremiumCanada Device(iPhone 14pro, MacAir 2019Operating System(iOS 16.5.1, Ventura 13.4.1) My Question or IssueWhere did access to music go on Home. Its all podcasts now on my iPhone and my Desktop on MacAir as of July 25, 2023

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  • Plan Premium Canada   Device (iPhone 14pro, MacAir 2019 Operating System (iOS 16.5.1, Ventura 13.4.1)   My Question or Issue Where did access to music go on Home. Its all podcasts...
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Superuser Contribution Why is smart shuffle breaking my queue?

The feature smart shuffle is breaking my queue, making it impossible to listen to music. When I turn the feature on, no song queues up. It’s happening on all my playlists and I’ve already tried logging out and redownloading the app.

  • Newbie
  • The feature smart shuffle is breaking my queue, making it impossible to listen to music. When I turn the feature on, no song queues up. It’s happening on all my playlists and I’ve already tried loggi...
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Superuser Contribution Shared links keep opening the same album for me, even if the links are different.

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 12 ProOperating SystemiOS 16 My Question or IssueWhenever my friends share a link with me, it keeps opening the House Hues album by IAMNOBODI on my iPhone app. If I try and open the same link on my safari browser on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 12 Pro Operating System iOS 16   My Question or Issue Whenever my friends share a link with me, it keeps opening the House Hues album by IAMNOBOD...
  • Dian
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